Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

Sondra L. Hoover 43 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She enjoyed fishing, planting flowers and gardening in general.

She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Mike Dutton; children, Senior Airman Austin Tylor Hoover of Georgia, Michael Anthony Dutton, II and Hayden Wayne Dutton both Lancaster; step-daughter,...

Oct 17, 2022

Pastor Richard O. Rothemich, age 71 of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord on Oct 17, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on Dec. 22, 1950 to the late Charles and Helen Smith Rothemich.  He was a 1969 Lancaster High School graduate who became a United Methodist Minister after obtaining his Masters of Divinity at United...

Oct 16, 2022

Bobby Lee Roberts 95 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Altercare of Thornville.

He was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a World War II US Army veteran.  He attended Capital University. Bobby was a factory foreman for Lancaster Glass Corporation where he retired.

Bobby was a...

Oct 13, 2022

Robert Woodgeard, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at The Pickering House.

Rob is survived by his brothers, Dave Woodgeard, Les (Sarah) Woodgeard, and Larry (Varina) Woodgeard; sister, Carolyn (Clarence) Bope; many nieces and nephews; and his cats.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Casper and Laura Woodgeard; and...

Oct 12, 2022

Lancaster - Mona Lou Hines, 68, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Mona is survived by her siblings Donna Jean Hines, Jo Ann Brown, Russell Dean (Karen) Hines, James Lee (Debbie) Hines, William C. (Darlene) Hines; as well as several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

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Oct 11, 2022

Lancaster - Jean Marie Braden, 68, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Jeanie is survived by her children Lea Braden and Clayton Braden; granddaughter Cicily Heinzman; siblings Roberta (Thom) Conley, Jerry (Harriet) Pulley, Roger Pulley, and Elizabeth “Betty” Pulley; 5 nieces and nephews; and 8 grand nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her...

Oct 10, 2022

Carl Thomas Shover age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, died October 10, 2022 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late J. Boyd and Clariece (Riffle) Shover on December 11, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio.

Carl is survived by his sons Tom (Leslie) Shover of Pickerington, OH, Bob (Kalyn) Shover of Logan, OH, Jim (Paula) Shover of...

Oct 8, 2022

Rich "Coop" Cooper, age 58, of Logan, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loved ones and puppies.

Rich was born April 1, 1964.  He retired from J.C. Penney after 31 years, and also worked for Rocky Brands.

Rich was a dedicated family man.  He loved every minute of...

Oct 8, 2022

Marilyn A.(Donaldson) Morris "Mickey”, age 87, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. Marilyn was born to the late Howard and Edna Donaldson in Lansing, Illinois February 11, 1935. She attended Purdue University and later graduated from Ohio University. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Paul K. Morris, sons-Terry A. Morris,...

Oct 7, 2022

Zachariah Spires, age 29 of Lancaster, died Oct 7th, 2022. He was born on January 6th, 1993.  He was a very outgoing individual who loved to laugh and was quite adventuresome.  He enjoyed riding 4 wheelers and loved life to the fullest.  He took pleasure in being surrounded by his friends and family and his animated and goofy personality...

Oct 7, 2022

Larry Charles Garner, also known as Dad, Father Poppy, and Pops. Born Sept 15, 1941 He will be missed, that is an understatement.  He touched the lives of so many; everyone he met loved him and his loving caring personality.

He made everyone feel included and loved.  He always put everyone before himself.  He was an amazing...

Oct 6, 2022

Delores (Dee) Arlene Farson Tidd of Lancaster went home to Jesus on October 6, 2022, at age 91. Dee was born to Herman and Wineva Farson on May 15, 1931 in Keithtown, Ohio. Dee was a hard worker, kind, and always thought of others first. Dee married her husband, Walter C. Tidd, on August 19,1950 and had two children,...

Oct 6, 2022

Sandra Gay Grandstaff 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 7, 2022 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family.

She worked for the American Red Cross and while stationed in Vietnam she met her husband Tom.

Sandra was a member of the First Baptist Church and American Legion Post #11 Auxiliary.  She...

Oct 5, 2022

Rory A. Brehm, age 60 of Lancaster, died October 5th, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1962 in Lancaster.  He was a hard worker who greatly enjoyed working for Neeley Farms.  He was an avid outdoorsman who was fond of fishing, hunting, and being surrounded by nature.  He grew Tomatoes, Pumpkins, and worked in his 4 greenhouses. He...

Oct 4, 2022

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Isabelle L. Johns, loving wife and wonderful mother of two sons, went to be with her Lord at the age of 80.

Isabelle was born on November 27, 1941 in Weirton, WV to Paul and Margaret (Joussand) Fages and was a graduate of Follensbee High School. On July 24, 1965, she married...

Oct 4, 2022

Donald W. Stahr, 62, of Macksburg, Ohio died Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Donald was fond of the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his life long girlfriend Cindy Whisner; brother Larry D. Stahr, and sisters Lola Ann Reynolds and Marilyn Jo (Kenneth) Farley; two step-sisters, several nieces and nephews, life long...

Oct 2, 2022

Henry D. Ricketts, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on October 2, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Logan, OH to the late Robert and Amy Ricketts on December 2, 1948.

Henry was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High. He worked for Anchor Hocking and retired after 41 years. Henry enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 1, 2022

Erika Lynne Bisel went home to Jesus on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 52, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.

She was born in Columbus Ohio to Jon and Ruth Linebrink. As a teen she went on several mission trips with Teen Missions International to Canada and Germany.  She graduated from Asbury College with...

Sep 28, 2022

Lancaster - Robert “Bob” E. Parrish, 86, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.

Bob was born Saturday, November 9, 1935 to the late Howard and Virgie (Downs) Parrish. He enjoyed bowling, golf, and watching OSU football. Bob was a member of Corvettes of Lancaster. He had a love of riding motorcycles in...

Sep 26, 2022

James P. “Brigg” Morgan 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army as a Sargent.  He was the retired owner and operator of Brigg’s Pool Hall and was a member of AARP, Fairfield County Heritage Association, VFW Post 1380, American...